Terrorists invaded Gbugbu community in Kwara State’s Edu Local Government Area on Sunday, firing sporadically and triggering mass panic.
Terrorists stormed Gbugbu in large numbers Sunday evening.
They moved through the town while shooting sporadically and ransacked sections of the community as gunfire echoed for hours.
Residents fled in terror, with many dashing into nearby bushes while others barricaded themselves indoors.
A local source told Reporters, “We don’t know the number of those taken or killed yet. The situation is terrifying.”
No casualties have been confirmed so far, and the exact number of any abductions remains unclear.
Residents continue to plead for immediate security intervention to protect lives and property.
This fresh assault marks the latest chapter in a troubling wave of terrorist violence across Edu Local Government Area and broader Kwara State.
Earlier attacks in the region have already claimed lives, triggered abductions, and destroyed homes, leaving communities on edge.
Moreover, the incident follows the devastating February 3 terrorist massacre in Woro and Nuku villages in Kaiama Local Government Area, where extremists killed at least 162 people and abducted dozens more.
President Bola Tinubu responded swiftly by deploying an army battalion to the state under Operation Savannah Shield to crush the growing threat.
Additionally, military operations have intensified across Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi local government areas in recent weeks, targeting terrorist hideouts near Gbugbu and surrounding communities.
Despite these efforts, terrorists continue to exploit the terrain and launch hit-and-run raids.
Residents now demand faster action from authorities.
Public frustration mounts online, with many questioning intelligence failures and calling for stronger protection after repeated warnings of possible strikes.
As night falls over Gbugbu, security forces have yet to issue an official update, and the community waits in fear for calm to return.
